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New Orleans Pelicans Set to Battle San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center

As the New Orleans Pelicans prepare to face off against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent performance trends. The upcoming game, scheduled for February 3rd, will be a test of consistency for the Pelicans who have shown both resilience and areas needing improvement in their past games.


SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 17:  Jeremiah Robinson-Earl #50 of the New Orleans Pelicans shoots the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on December 17, 2023 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photos by Darren Carroll/NBAE via Getty Images)

Analyzing the previous matchups, we've seen a mixed bag from the Pelicans. In their last three games, they've had one loss against the Rockets with a close score of 104-106 and two wins; an impressive victory over the Cavaliers with a score of 123-104 and a nail-biter against the Grizzlies ending at 113-115. Despite these fluctuations, there are positive signs in their statistical trends.


The team's offensive capabilities were on full display against Cleveland where they led for most of the game and secured a comfortable win. Their effective field goal percentage was notably high at 63 percent, coupled with an excellent free throw percentage of nearly 88 percent. This offensive efficiency was slightly overshadowed by defensive challenges as seen in their close loss to Memphis where they allowed 115 points.


SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 17:  Dyson Daniels #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives past Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs in the first half at Frost Bank Center on December  17, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)

However, it's not just about scoring; assists have been flowing too with an impressive ratio of over three assists per turnover in some instances. Yet turnovers remain an area that needs tightening up as evidenced by double-digit turnovers in each game analyzed.


The venue could play into this dynamic as well – Frost Bank Center is known for its energetic atmosphere which could either spur on or intimidate visiting teams like New Orleans.


SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 17: Jeremiah Robinson-Earl #50 of the New Orleans Pelicans shoots the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on December 17, 2023 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

As we look ahead to this matchup, fans should watch closely how well New Orleans can maintain ball control while exploiting any defensive weaknesses from San Antonio Spurs. It will also be interesting to see if they can replicate or even improve upon their high-scoring performances while addressing defensive lapses that have cost them dearly in tight games.


Catch all the action live on February 3rd at Frost Bank Center or tune into BSSW or BSNO networks depending on your locale – tip-off is set for just after midnight Central Time (01:00 AM).

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